BEAUMONT, Texas – In a shocking turn of events, a federal inmate has been indicted for escaping from prison and returning with contraband, announced U.S. Attorney Alan R. Jackson today.
Joshua Randall Hansen, a 27-year-old federal prison inmate, was charged in a two-count indictment with escape from a federal facility and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury on February 7, 2018.
According to the indictment, on January 24, 2018, law enforcement officers arrested Hansen outside the perimeter of the prison camp at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas. Hansen is a federal inmate and was not authorized to be outside the facility. At the time of his arrest, it is alleged that Hansen was on his way back to the prison camp and was in possession of marijuana and alcohol that he intended to distribute within the compound.
If convicted, Hansen faces up to an additional five years in federal prison.
This case is being investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Prisons. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Randall L. Fluke.
A grand jury indictment is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Hansen’s indictment highlights the ongoing struggles of law enforcement to maintain order within federal prisons. The incident is a stark reminder of the risks associated with contraband smuggling and the importance of strict security measures.
Joshua Randall Hansen, the defendant, is a 27-year-old federal prison inmate. He faces charges of escape from a federal facility and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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